Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedics (36 hrs)

Position Summary / Department Summary Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Orthopedics Key Responsibilities Comprehensive care of Pediatric Orthopedic patients from newborn through young adult admitted to a busy surgical service. Attending surgical rounds, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests, pre-and post-op care/counseling, surgical wound management, and casting/bracing. Coordination of care including admission, specialty consultation, management of medical comorbidities, patient education, and discharge. Responding to emergent situations. Triage/ family calls. Provide specialty consult expertise to inpatient wards/ICU/community providers. Schedule: 36 hours per week, three 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 7a-7p, rotate into weekend coverage monthly including rotation through Boston and Waltham inpatient units. Optional holiday shifts. Minimum Qualifications Education A Masters Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies Experience Previous experience as a PA/NP in pediatrics, orthopedics or other related area is strongly preferred. A strong desire to work in the pediatric orthopedic setting. Ability to work in collaboration with a large group of orthopedic surgeons, trainees, and multidisciplinary staff is essential. Analytical skills to resolve highly complex problems requiring the application of clinical, scientific or technical principles, theories and concepts and in-depth, cross-functional experience-based knowledge. Communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, and well-developed writing skills. A high level of flexibility and a solution-based mindset in order to manage urgent and often unpredictable situations that arise in an inpatient setting. Licensure/ Certifications A current MA license to practice as a NP (FNP or PNP) or PA #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Children’s Hospital